Softball Recap: Valmeyer Pirates vs. Wesclin Warriors
If Valmeyer was riding high off their 11-0 takedown of Dupo last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Valmeyer Pirates lost 11-5 to the Wesclin Warriors on Wednesday. Valmeyer was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wesclin apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Mia McSchooler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Gideon, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Wesclin's side, Ava Spalding made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Spalding was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lauren Marks was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chloe Nordmann, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Valmeyer's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-5. As for Wesclin, they have been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Valmeyer will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Marissa/Coulterville at 5:00 p.m. Valmeyer's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Marissa/Coulterville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wesclin, they will head out on the road to challenge Chester at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wesclin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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